Dutchman Frank de Boer has been appointed head coach of Al Jazira. Romanian Florin Tenase is also developing in the group from the United Arab Emirates.

Frank de BoerPhoto: IMAGO / imago sportfotodienst / Profimedia

Florin Tenace, coached by Frank de Boer at Al Jazeera

De Boer (53 years old) replaced compatriot Marcel Keizer, whose contract expired. The former coach of Ajax has been preparing the squad in Abu Dhabi since 2019, writes Reuters.

Although Al Jazeera did not provide details, Dutch media reported that de Boer had signed a two-year contract effective July 1.

It is the former Ajax and Barcelona defender’s first commitment since he parted company with the Netherlands two years ago following Euro 2020, a competition in which Oranje were knocked out by the Czech Republic in the round. from 16 (0-2).

As a coach, Frank de Boer won 4 Dutch league titles with Ajax (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014).

“Al Jazeera” took fifth place in the recently concluded season of the UAE Pro League, writes Agerpres.